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Dortmund (EDLW/DTM) — Dortmund, Germany
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 04:00–20:00 UTC
- Customs
- 04:00–20:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 134.175
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 425 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
44 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 18 on the ground · busiest hour 11:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EDLW
- Name: Dortmund
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 51.518299
- Longitude: 7.61224
- Elevation: 425 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Dortmund
- IATA Code: DTM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EDGG
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 10.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 6562 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 49/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II, VOR-DME, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (RNP), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Displaced threshold 984 ft both ends. Taxiway B limited to aircraft up to 30t MTOM. Elevation RWY 06: 418 ft, RWY 24: 401 ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: 134.175 MHz
- Ground: 121.825 MHz
- Operations: 129.875 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 125.225 MHz
- ATIS: 125.125 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
04:00
–
20:00
Tuesday
04:00
–
20:00
Wednesday
04:00
–
20:00
Thursday
04:00
–
20:00
Friday
04:00
–
20:00
Saturday
04:00
–
20:00
Sunday
04:00
–
20:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0600-2200 local daily. Summer (CEST): 0400-2000 UTC. Winter (CET): 0500-2100 UTC. Tower: opens 15 min before first movement. PPR for flights outside regular hours.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +49 231 9213650
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +49 231 921301
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.dortmund-airport.com
- Remarks: Traffic Management: [email protected]. Address: Flughafenring 11, 44319 Dortmund.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +49 231 9213650
- Remarks: PPR required for operations outside 0600-2200 local. Scheduled flights may depart up to 2300 local with prior permission. Landing up to 2330 local with PPR. Max 20 delayed landings per month.
Customs
- Open: 04:00
- Close: 20:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Summer (CEST): 0400-2000 UTC (0600-2200 local). Winter (CET): 0500-2100 UTC (0600-2200 local). Schengen zone — immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 200.00 EUR minimum per departure
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.00-6.00 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Departure fee: 200.00 EUR minimum. First 3 hours parking free for turnarounds. GA fees vary: ~9-14 EUR for trainers (C172), ~33 EUR for PA28, ~143 EUR for SR22 (includes lighting, departure, parking). All fees include 19% VAT. Full schedule: dortmund-airport.com/aviation/schedule-of-charges
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during operating hours. Multiple suppliers.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplied by BP. Accepts credit cards and BP Flightcard. 19% VAT included.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 20:00
- Curfew End: 04:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Curfew 2200-0600 local (summer: 2000-0400 UTC, winter: 2100-0500 UTC). APU forbidden after 2230 local — GPU must be used. Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Extensions possible with PPR.
Alternates
EDLE
- ICAO: EDLE
- Name: Essen-Mulheim
- Distance (NM): 26.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
EDDL
- ICAO: EDDL
- Name: Dusseldorf
- Distance (NM): 34.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
EDDG
- ICAO: EDDG
- Name: Munster/Osnabruck
- Distance (NM): 37.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
EDLP
- ICAO: EDLP
- Name: Paderborn/Lippstadt
- Distance (NM): 37.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
EDLS
- ICAO: EDLS
- Name: Vreden
- Distance (NM): 40.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
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Germany Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
- Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.
Active NOTAMs
A5501/26
info
WICKEDE DVOR/DME DOR 108.65MHZ/CH23Y ON TEST. DO NOT USE, FALSE
INDICATION POSS.
2026-11-13 07:00 UTC
2026-11-13 13:00 UTC
A5500/26
info
WICKEDE DVOR/DME DOR 108.65MHZ/CH23Y ON TEST. DO NOT USE, FALSE
INDICATION POSS.
2026-11-09 07:00 UTC
2026-11-10 14:00 UTC
A5310/26
info
WICKEDE DVOR/DME DOR 108.65MHZ/CH23Y ON TEST. DO NOT USE, FALSE
INDICATION POSS.
2026-11-02 07:00 UTC
2026-11-02 14:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EDLW?
- Dortmund operates from 04:00 to 20:00.
- What is the tower frequency at EDLW?
- The tower frequency at Dortmund is 134.175 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDLW?
- Dortmund offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EDLW require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
- Is customs available at EDLW?
- Yes, customs at Dortmund is available from 04:00 to 20:00.
- Does EDLW require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Dortmund.
- Where is EDLW located?
- Dortmund (EDLW) is located in Dortmund, Germany.
- What is the IATA code for EDLW?
- The IATA code for Dortmund is DTM.
- Does EDLW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Dortmund has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 06/24.
- Is EDLW a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Dortmund. Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16.